Easy 30-Minute Quick Cinnamon Rolls (Best No-Yeast Recipe!)
The absolute best homemade quick cinnamon rolls recipe! Soft, fluffy, and ready in 30 minutes with no yeast required. Topped with rich cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted, divided
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk flour and baking powder, then stir in buttermilk and melted butter to form a soft dough.
- Roll the dough into an even rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into a tight log and slice using unflavored dental floss.
- Arrange rolls in a baking dish and bake at 375°F until golden.
- Whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread icing over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don't overwork the dough; handle it gently to keep the rolls soft and fluffy rather than tough.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free icing.
- Cut the rolled dough with unflavored dental floss for clean slices that don't squish the spiral.